noun
moderate faction; moderates
Refers to a group or faction within a political party, organization, or movement that advocates moderate policies or positions, as opposed to radicals or hardliners.
党内の穏健派は、急進的な改革に反対している。
The moderate faction within the party opposes radical reforms.
穏健派の議員たちは、妥協案
The moderate lawmakers supported the compromise proposal.
Refers to a conservative faction, which may overlap with moderates but emphasizes traditional values.
Compound of 穏健 (moderate) and 派 (faction, group). The word 穏健 is itself a combination of 穏 (calm, gentle) and 健 (healthy, strong), suggesting a balanced and steady approach.